Module 1 – Introduction

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You are introduced to the history, principles and concept of the equine osteopathy,the understanding of the osteopathic disorder in relation to the gamma loop.

You will be taught in structural and functional anatomy and biomechanics of the frontlimbin general and in specific for the scapulo- thoracic junction, the art.scapulo- humeralis, the art. cubiti, the art. carpales.

Introduction to the generalities and practical application of the examination andnormalizing technics:

Functional- structural technics:

direct- indirect, semi-direct technics

strain- counterstrain technics

the concept of the jones- technics

the general listening, the local listening.

Extensive hands- on practical education and training of the examination, functional andstructural normalizing technics for the frontlimb.

Module 2 – Functional Anatomy and biomechanics of
the hindlimb

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Structural and functional anatomy and biomechanics of
the hindlimb in general, and in specific for the art. coxae,
the art. genus, the art. tarsales, the art metatarso-phalangealis,
the art. interphalangealea proximalis et distales,
the ossae sesamoideae, and the patellae.

The heamodynamic relations and the osteopathic relevance, of the art. coxae.

The biomechanics and osteopathic relevance of the menisci.

Introduction to the examination and normalizing technics for the hindlimb.

Extensive hands- on practical education and training of the examination,
functional and structural normalizing technics for the frontlimb.

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Structural and functional anatomy and the biomechanics of the sacrum and ilei ingeneral and in specific of the art. sacro-iliacalaE.

The osteopathic relevance of the autonomic integration in general, and in specificthe autonomic nervous system, the efferent pathway, and the fysiology of the autonomicintegration from the osteopathic perspective in relation to the osteopathic disorder.

Introduction to the examination and normalizing technics for the art. sacro-iliacalea, and ilio-sacralea.

Extensive hands- on practical education and training of the examination, stuctural andfunctional normalizing technics for the art. sacro- iliacalea and ilio- sacralea.

Module 7

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The structural and functional anatomy and the osteopathic relevance of the cranialnerves.

Introduction to the examination and normalization in relation and function with thepathways, entrapment possibi;lities and possible, symptoms within the functionality ofthe cranio sacral osteopathy.

Extensive repitition hands- on practical education and training of the examinationof the cranial nerves, the normalization of the possible entrapments and symptoms infunction of the cranio sacral osteopathy.

Module 9

The diaphragm, ribs and sternal bone.

The respiratory tract

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The functional and structural anatomy of the diaphragm, ribs and sternal bone.

Fysiology and osteopathic relevance of the diaphragm in relation to the parietal, thevisceral, the cranio- sacral, the respiratory and vascular system and the results in theadaptation systems of the equine body.

Extensive hands- on education and training in the examination and normalizingtechnics of the diaphragm, ribs and sternal bone.

Module 11

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Introduction to the principles of the visceral osteopathy:

mobility

motility

utomatisms

the visceral articulation

the visceral disorder

serosity and non- serosity

Structural and functional anatomy, the biomechanics and the osteopathicrelevance of the liver, spleen, stomach pancreas and duodenum in relation to theautonomic integration, the circulatory and parietal system.

Introduction to the examination and osteopathic normalizing techniques for theliver, spleen, stomach pancreas and duodenum.

Module 12

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Structural and functional anatomy, the biomechanics and the osteopathic relevance ofthe kidneys, bladder, urethers, uterus, ovaries, prostate and deferent duct in relation to thecirculatory, the cranio sacral and the parietal system.

Introduction to the examination and osteopathic.

Normalizing technics for the pelvic room.

Functional and structural anatomy of the thoracic and abdominal wall , the inguinal regionof the mare and stallion and the osteopathic relevance of immasculation.

About Me

Founder and principal instructor of The Vluggen Institute:
Born and raised in the Netherlands and since twenty-five years living and practicing in Germany.
Janek Vluggen DO, MRO-EU, EDO® is recognized as the leading expert in the field of modern Equine Osteopathy.